BUS MONITOR

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a diligent School Bus Aide to assist children boarding and exiting, monitor safety, and support the driver in daily operations.

You will maintain order, complete sign-on/off sheets, and report concerns to the Center Administrator. Responsibilities include conducting end-of-route walk-throughs, aiding in evacuations, keeping the bus clean, documenting incidents, and communicating with parents and site staff.

Qualifications

• Assist children with boarding and exiting the bus.
• Monitor child health and safety onboard.
• Maintain accurate attendance/sign-on sheets by name.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in daily sign-on & off sheets and ensure children are secured with seatbelts or restraints.
• Collaborate with the driver to deliver children to authorized adults and obtain signed acknowledgments.
• Perform complete bus walkthroughs, maintain cleanliness, and assist with evacuation drills.
• Complete accident/incident reports and support paperwork flow between homes and sites.
• Attend trainings or meetings as required by Transportation Manager.

Job description

Assist children in boarding and exiting the bus.Assist driver in completion of daily sign on & off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.Ensure that all children are secured in weight/height appropriate seatbelts or restraints and that while seated all adults use available seatbelts.Visually observe the health of each child on the bus, notify Center Administrator of concerns.Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus or the ability of the bus driver to safely operate the vehicle.Use age-appropriate communication skills with children on bus.Collaborate with the bus driver to ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult (authorized list) upon leaving bus.Ensure that the responsible adult (authorized list) signs for the child upon leaving the bus.Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.Assist the bus driver with any emergency situations following all rules and regulations as they pertain to school bus safety and child health.Fill out accident/incident reports as appropriate.Perform a complete walk-thru of bus after each route.Assist driver with keeping inside of vehicle clean.Responsible to do walkthrough of bus (looking for children and or items left behind) at end of each route.Assist driver with evacuation drills.Assist with paperwork flow between homes and sites.Maintain positive communications with parents, drivers and site staff, relaying information to appropriate parties as needed.Attend any trainings or meetings as required by Transportation Manager.